Plum

Concussion has been a big focus in the NRL recently, with crackdowns on head contact and lessening the impact of collisions.

With that in mind, the ABC adaptation of Brendan Cowell's novel is especially relevant.

Peter 'Plum' Lumb is a former Cronulla-Sutherland, NSW Origin, and Australian Kangaroos legend who's dealing with the fallout of a CTE diagnosis, family drama, and his son Gavin (Vincent Miller) graduating from Sharks lower grades to the NRL.

Rugby league fans will love this, with a lot of cameos from former players - including James Graham, Mark Carroll, Paul Gallen, Joel Caine, and Andrew Johns - and media personality Matt Nable.

And add extra points for Cronulla fans, with some scenes shot from Shark Park and the Lum family singing the club song ("Up, Up Cronulla) at one point.

While "Plum" can be heavy going at times (especially around concussions and the 'blokey' rugby league culture), it's worth investing your time in.